Kent Whitaker The Deck Chef Author & Writer

About Me

I'm a Husband, father, author and food writer. So how does a guy get a nickname like The Deck Chef? Build a deck, buy grills and smokers, transfer your cooking skills to the back porch. Invite your friends over, ask every chef you meet questions, interview meat and three cooks, write some books and go on Food Network and Emeril Live.
Today, you can find me at book events and cooking events in Chattanooga and across the country. You can also read my articles in Racing Milestones Magazine, The Barbecue News, The Chattanoogan and other select publications. Visit me online at www.thedeckchef.com

Kent and his wife Ally live in East Tennessee with one son, Macee (Macy) who still brags about the time he beat his dad in a recipe contest. Kent also has a Golden Retriever named Moses and a Shitzu named Barney who is the light of his mothers eyes.

Hi everyone, I thought you might enjoy my podcast: Kents podcast

- - Kent

My Interests

Cooking, great stories, sports, old movies and down time with my wife at our Tiki Bar.

I'd like to meet:

I would like to meet Homer Hickam, author of The Rocket Boys. Here a a quick list. My wifes father who passed away, Micky Mantle, Jimmy Buffet, Jimmy Carter and a few select others.

Music:

Ally and I love a good mix of Classic Rock, Jimmy Buffett, Frank Sinatra and anything with a steel drum.

Movies:

Another Ally and Kent special. We love a great blend of movies from old classics to stupid comedies. Ally likes a good horror suspense movie. I lean towards a great sports movie or classic comedy. Also, Herbie The Love Bug...

Television:

I don't watch much TV besides, the News, Sports and King of The Hill. Discovery, National Geographic, etc.

Books:

Here are my books. Visit Amazon, www.thedeckchef.com or your local bookseller.
Smoke In The Mountains The Art of Appalachian Barbecue Quail Ridge Press
Checkered Flag Cooking Cooking, Tailgating and Racing Quail Ridge Press
Big Mo's Tennis Ball Hunt Counting Book with Mo! Great American Publishers
Tennessee Hometown Cooking Heritage cooking from the Volunteer State Great American Cooking
Why Are The Mountain's Smoky? Kid's Q & A's About the Smoly Mountains The Over Mountain Press

Heroes:

My dad.

My Blog

Mace, Free Flowers, Food and More

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Posted by Kent Whitaker The Deck Chef Author & Writer on Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:04:00 PST

BIRTDAYS AND BARBECUE!!

BIRTHDAYS AND BARBECUE ..:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> Well it’s my lovely wife’s birthday! We are sticking with the thirties. It’s ca...
Posted by Kent Whitaker The Deck Chef Author & Writer on Fri, 04 Apr 2008 12:32:00 PST

Repost of Blog

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Posted by Kent Whitaker The Deck Chef Author & Writer on Fri, 28 Mar 2008 01:36:00 PST

New Blog - New Pods - Free Flowers - RECIPE!!

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Posted by Kent Whitaker The Deck Chef Author & Writer on Fri, 28 Mar 2008 01:34:00 PST

Happy Easter, Recipe & Farm Fresh Flowers

HAPPY SPRING!! HAPPY EASTER!!Spring is here and I am ready to GRILL!! Look for a great recipe below! Ally, Mace and I wish every one a safe and happy Easter Holiday! NEW PODCASTSIf you log o...
Posted by Kent Whitaker The Deck Chef Author & Writer on Fri, 21 Mar 2008 01:18:00 PST

Radio Show Pod Cast

Hey everyone! - I have some great information for Deck Chef Fans and readers as well as friends and family. Ally, Mace and I are hosting a radio show on ESPN Radio 1370 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The ...
Posted by Kent Whitaker The Deck Chef Author & Writer on Wed, 19 Mar 2008 11:29:00 PST

Super Sunday EASY Recipes

Hey Football Fans - THE TIME HAS COME!! Here are a few SIMPLE and quick recipes for the Big Game On Sunday! Most of these recipes come from the books, Checkered Flag Cooking, Smoke In the Mountains an...
Posted by Kent Whitaker The Deck Chef Author & Writer on Fri, 01 Feb 2008 07:45:00 PST

Macees Birthday Blog

Please allow this different version of my email newsletter. There is a recipe at the end. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MACEE!! My Lil' Bubby turns 18 today!! Today I woke up with my wife Ally in my arms, a g...
Posted by Kent Whitaker The Deck Chef Author & Writer on Tue, 13 Nov 2007 07:37:00 PST

Easy Recipe

Ally and I want let let everyone know that Macee turns 18 this week! Our baby is growing up! If you are also one of his friends on myspace please send him a birthday wish! Before we get to the ...
Posted by Kent Whitaker The Deck Chef Author & Writer on Mon, 12 Nov 2007 07:34:00 PST

Big Moses and Tailgates

PAWS IN THE PARK!!..:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> Moses and I had a great time meeting all of our new friends at the Chattanooga Human Education Society Paws ...
Posted by Kent Whitaker The Deck Chef Author & Writer on Thu, 18 Oct 2007 06:48:00 PST